Volunteer Stories

YarnUp 6: Tristan Field

YarnUp 6: Tristan Field

13 November 2023

As part of this discussion, Elisa-Jane describes her profound connection to Country and Culture, the power of Kinship bonds, and offers sage advice to anyone thinking about approaching Community.

YarnUp 4: Coral Lever

YarnUp 4: Coral Lever

12 July 2023

During this generous account of her life, Coral talks us through some of her formative years, and how she embarked on starting, building, and growing her grassroots organisation, all while raising a handful of kids during a global pandemic.

Celebrating Harmony Week: A look at Diversity in NSW Volunteering.

Celebrating Harmony Week: A look at Diversity in NSW Volunteering.

21 March 2022

Abla Tohamy Kadous is a shining example for volunteers in NSW through her advocacy for Islamic women. Leaving Egypt to move to Australia in the 1960s, Abla knows what it’s like to set up life in a foreign land, and navigate the social, cultural and religious challenges it can bring. She began her volunteering 35...

2021 Volunteer Award Stories

2021 Volunteer Award Stories

1 October 2021

about regional: ‘To see the smiles on children’s faces is priceless’: John Rodd named Riverina’s Club Volunteer of the Year PRIME7: Wildlife warrior St George & Sutherland Shire Leader: Volunteers of St George and Sutherland Shire are honoured as NSW’s best about regional: Love of heritage fuels Marie Kennedy’s award-winning volunteer spirit at Riversdale CBR...

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